Can I get disability benefits for kidney stones?

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Yes, you can get disability benefits for kidney stones, but it depends on whether you are applying through the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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The SSA does not have a specific listing just for simple or occasional kidney stones. However, you can still qualify for disability benefits if your kidney stones cause severe, long-lasting complications.

• Chronic Kidney Disease: If stones cause permanent kidney damage or failure that meets SSA Blue Book guidelines (such as needing dialysis).

• Incapacitation and Work Loss: If recurrent, painful stones force you to miss work frequently (such as multiple days every month) or prevent you from doing substantial gainful work.

• Medical-Vocational Allowance: If the pain and treatments prevent you from doing your past job or any other job based on your age, education, and work history.

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